Balanced scoring carries Mavs past Magic, 111-96

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, celebrates after sinking a long basket and getting a foul call in his favor early in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, celebrates after sinking a long basket and getting a foul call in his favor early in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Dallas' previous high for a quarter was 40 in the second quarter against Washington on Nov. 14, and it was the second straight night the Magic allowed their highest-scoring quarter. Charlotte had 37 in the first in a 105-92 win on Tuesday.

NOTES: Mavericks C Chris Kaman was inactive, missing his ninth straight game with a concussion. He was injured when he hit his head on the court during practice Jan. 28. ... The Mavericks observed a moment of silence before the game for Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who died Monday. ... Mavericks C Bernard James, a former staff sergeant in the Air Force, had a video greeting for fans on Dallas' military appreciation day, and 10 new members of the Air Force were sworn in during a timeout.